{"product_id":"monthly-gong-fu-tea-gathering-january-2-2027","title":"Monthly Gong Fu Tea Gathering – January 2, 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monthly gathering to explore Gong Fu tea, share exceptional teas from around the world, and build community around the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMonthly Gong Fu Tea Gathering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Saturday of each month, starting January 2027, through the spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10:00 AM–noon Pacific Time\u003cbr\u003eChuckanut Center | Bellingham, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis ticket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, January 2, 2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e $10 per person\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 10 participants\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach quantity purchased reserves one participant’s spot for January 2 only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTea has always been more than a beverage. Across cultures, it has been a way to slow down, connect, and create moments of presence with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’m excited to begin offering a monthly Gong Fu Tea Gathering at the Chuckanut Center—a space to come together, share tea, and build community around the simple practice of sitting down, being present, and allowing the tea to guide our experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach month we’ll explore a different tea or tea tradition. These gatherings may take us through the mountains of Taiwan with High Mountain and Dong Ding oolongs, into the world of aged Sheng and Shou Pu’erh, or explore teas from Vietnam, British Columbia, and other special teas I’ve collected along the way, including Liu Bao and GABA tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a formal tea class, but rather an opportunity to learn through experience—tasting, conversation, and sharing time around the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy hope is to create a welcoming space for tea lovers, those new to tea, and anyone curious to slow down and enjoy the simple experience of gathering together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGong Fu tea preparation and tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA different tea focus each month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConversation, questions, and shared exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning about tea traditions and preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection with others in our local tea community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’ll be sharing teas from my personal collection and travels, including teas from Taiwan, Vietnam, British Columbia, and other small-batch producers I’ve had the opportunity to discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTea and select teaware will be available for purchase for those who would like to continue their tea journey at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLocation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuckanut Center\u003cbr\u003e103 Chuckanut Dr. N\u003cbr\u003eBellingham, WA 98225\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gathering will continue on the first Saturday of each month through the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCome share a cup of tea, slow down for a while, and help build a local community around the art and practice of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ojas Naturals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710493028568,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4920\/8792\/files\/monthlyGongFuTeasessions.png?v=1792270921","url":"https:\/\/ojasnaturals.myshopify.com\/products\/monthly-gong-fu-tea-gathering-january-2-2027","provider":"Ojas Naturals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}